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Welcome to a fresh chapter! 🎉 Let's kick-start this month with renewed energy and passion. Together, we'll make April extraordinary!

EduTrust is dedicating this month to raising awareness on MAKING LEARNING FUN: PROMOTING CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN EDUCATION.

A Very Special & Happy Birthday to our Dear Founder & Executive Director of EduTrust Foundation. Your tenacity, compassion, inspiration, message of hope and knack for excellence continues to inspire us all to greater heights.

Thank you so much for all you do. God bless and keep. We love you!

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Inspire Inclusion, do not further widen the inequality gap by introducing new inequalities, while providing “inclusive solutions”.

When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world.

And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment.

Collectively, let's forge a more inclusive world for women, where we Invest in women and accelerate their progress.

This is to every woman! We see you and we are rooting for you ❤️

We happily welcome you into the beautiful month of March. May the month bring you blessings!

Happy Birthday, Kaycee Obi. Thank you so much for your commitment and passion for EduTrust Foundation. Here's to another year of growth, adventure and endless possibilities. We love you!

On 24th of January, the world celebrated International Day for Education, the theme for 2024 is “learning for lasting peace”.

Edutrust foundation celebrated the day at Lola Cater Academy. The Academy is a free school for children from the IDP camp at Kuchingoro.

Education is a basic right that we all have a mutual responsibility of ensuring that it is accessible to all. It is a tool that can help us reduce most global issues, including poverty and inequality. Like the United Nation, Edutrust believes that education is a vital tool for peace and development. According to the United Nations, "Learning for peace must be a transformative process, enabling learners to gain essential knowledge, values, attitudes, skills, and behaviors, thereby empowering them to serve as catalysts for peace in their communities."

It is on this premise we celebrated with the children, encouraging them to embrace education, as it will give them the opportunity to not only learn subjects and skills, but equip them with the knowledge to chart their own paths and contribute positively to our nation.

We gifted them 100 indigenous story books because we believe in the power of stories in changing the world, writing materials, exercise books and lots of snacks.

We appeal to more stakeholders to join us in ensuring that every Nigerian child has access to basic education.

Be a Change Maker this day.

Happy International Day of Education!

Education should be at the heart of every peace efforts, it is our duty to enlighten learners and lay the foundations for inclusive, democratic and human-rights respecting societies.

Happy International Day of Education!

Education should be at the heart of every peace efforts, it is our duty to enlighten learners and lay the foundations for inclusive, democratic and human-rights respecting societies.

May your home be filled with the warmth of love, creating lasting memories that bring comfort and happiness throughout the holiday season. Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. 🎄🎉

"When you push yourself beyond limits, you discover inner reserves, which you never thought existed earlier.” – Manoj Arora

Welcome to December. May your life experience beautiful merriments and great memories and your days be filled with the blessings of Good Health, Peace, Happiness and Joy unspeakable.

In this month, EduTrust Foundation will be shedding light on Ability in Disability: Rights of PLWD and Beating the Odds of Disability.

Amidst life's chaos, find your peace in the moments that light up your soul.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION.

The rapid advancement of technology is revolutionizing the field of education, opening up new possibilities for teaching and learning. Emerging technologies are shaping the future of education by providing innovative tools and platforms that enhance engagement, collaboration, and personalized learning experiences. Let’s explore some of the key emerging technologies that are shaping the future of education:

1.ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) and MACHINE LEARNING (ML): AI and ML have the potential to transform education by offering personalized learning experiences tailored to individual students’ needs and abilities. Intelligent tutoring systems can adapt instructional content, pace, and difficulty levels based on student performance and feedback. AI-powered chatbots can provide instant support and answer students’ questions, facilitating timely assistance.

2. VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) and AUGMENTED REALITY (AR): VR and AR technologies offer immersive experiences that bring learning to life. Students can explore virtual environments, interact with 3D models, and engage in simulations that provide practical applications of STEM concepts. VR and AR can transport students to historical events, distant places, or even microscopic worlds, enabling them to visualize abstract concepts and deepen their understanding.

3. GAMIFICATION: Gamification introduces game elements and mechanics into the learning process, making it more engaging and enjoyable for students. Gamification encourages healthy competition, fosters teamwork, and promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It also provides immediate feedback, allowing students to track their progress and make continuous improvements.

4. ONLINE COLLABORATIVE TOOLS AND LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (LMS): Online collaborative tools and Learning Management Systems (LMS) enable seamless communication and collaboration among students and educators, regardless of their physical location. These platforms facilitate group discussions, project collaborations, and peer-to-peer learning.

5. ROBOTICS AND CODING: Robotics and coding provide hands-on learning opportunities that foster creativity, problem-solving skills, and logical thinking. Educational robots allow students to design, build, and program their own creations, bringing concepts to life and experiencing the practical applications of STEM disciplines. Coding empowers students to understand the language of technology, equipping them with valuable skills for the digital age.

These emerging technologies are transforming education by providing immersive, personalized, and collaborative learning experiences. By embracing these technologies, educators can create dynamic and inclusive classrooms that empower students to become active learners, critical thinkers, and innovators. The future of education lies in harnessing the power of these emerging technologies to unlock the full potential of students and prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.

You are amazing, stay amazing all week long.

EduTrust Personality of the week is Kimberlé W. Crenshaw.

Kimberlé W. Crenshaw is a pioneering scholar and writer on civil rights, critical race theory, Black feminist legal theory, and race, racism and the law. In addition to her position at Columbia Law School, she is a Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Crenshaw is known for introducing and developing intersectional theory, the study of how overlapping or intersecting social identities, particularly minority identities, relate to systems and structures of oppression, domination, or discrimination. Her work further expands to include intersectional feminism, which is a sub-category related to intersectional theory. Intersectional feminism examines the overlapping systems of oppression and discrimination that women face due to their ethnicity, sexuality, and economic background.

Crenshaw’s groundbreaking work on intersectionality was influential in the drafting of the equality clause in the South African Constitution. She authored the background paper on race and gender discrimination for the United Nations’ World Conference on Racism in 2001, served as the rapporteur for the conference’s expert group on gender and race discrimination, and coordinated NGO efforts to ensure the inclusion of gender in the WCAR Conference Declaration.

The IMPACT and Importance of STEM Education: Preparing Future Innovators

In today’s rapidly evolving world, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) play a crucial role in shaping our society’s future. STEM education provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in a world driven by technology and innovation.

The Four Pillars of STEM Education

A. SCIENCE
Scientific literacy is essential for understanding and making informed decisions about the world around us. It enables individuals to engage with scientific concepts, methods, and findings, fostering curiosity and critical thinking.

Encouraging curiosity and critical thinking in students allows them to explore and understand the natural world, ask questions, and develop a sense of wonder about the universe.

B. TECHNOLOGY
Technology has permeated every aspect of our lives, from communication to transportation, and continues to transform the way we live, work, and learn.

Preparing students for a tech-driven future involves teaching them how to adapt to new technologies and become proficient in using digital tools to solve problems, communicate, and create.

C. ENGINEERING
Engineering, as a discipline, emphasizes the importance of problem-solving skills. It involves designing, creating, and improving structures, systems, and products to address societal needs and challenges.

Fostering creativity and innovation in students through engineering projects enables them to think outside the box, collaborate, and develop solutions to real-world problems.

D. MATHEMATICS
Developing analytical skills and logical thinking is vital for success in STEM fields. Mathematics provides the foundation for understanding patterns, relationships, and abstract concepts.

Proficiency in mathematics is essential for grasping other STEM disciplines, as it is the language through which scientific and technical concepts are communicated.

Benefits of STEM Education

A. Cognitive development
STEM education helps students develop problem-solving skills by encouraging them to think critically, analyze data, and devise innovative solutions to complex problems.

By fostering creativity and critical thinking, STEM education equips students with the cognitive tools necessary to tackle challenges in their personal lives, careers, and society as a whole.

B. Career opportunities
As the global demand for STEM professionals continues to grow, there is an increasing need for skilled workers in various industries, such as healthcare, information technology, and renewable energy.

STEM education prepares students for high-paying jobs by providing them with the knowledge and skills required to excel in these competitive fields.

C. Economic impact
STEM is a driving force for innovation, fueling advancements in technology and scientific discoveries that improve our quality of life and economic prosperity.

To ensure the future workforce is well-prepared, it's important to invest in STEM education and provide equitable access to these opportunities for all students, regardless of their background or location. This can help bridge the skills gap and create a more prosperous future.

Dare to shine your light, even in the darkest of times. Embrace your inner radiance and share it with the world.

Welcome to November. May your life experience the light of greatness and your days filled with the blessings of Good Health, Peace, Happiness and Goodwill.

In this month, EduTrust Foundation will be shedding light on STEM Education, the Future of Jobs and Quality of Life.

Step into the week with confidence and own every moment. Be the author of your own success story and remind yourself that you are needed here.

The warmest wishes to a great member of our team, Barr Nnenna Isu Omo. You mean so many different things to EduTrust Foundation. We wish you an amazing year that ends with accomplishing all the great goals you have set.

Thank you for all your hard work during the past year. Wishing you a happy birthday and a great year to come. We love you ❤️

What reason have you chosen as your excuse to not be your best this week?

What is your excuse for not starting the application or business this week?

Today is a good day because it's filled with opportunities waiting to be seized. It's a blank canvas where we can paint our dreams and aspirations. Whether it's a small achievement or a big milestone, every step we take today brings us closer to our goals. So, let's approach this day with determination, knowing that it holds the potential for greatness.

To all the amazing teachers who shape our future, thank you for your dedication, your resilience, and your commitment to education.

Happy Independence Day, Nigeria. May this Independence Day bring fortune and success for each and everyone of us. May our country see more progress in the coming years.
Happy Independence Day!

EduTrust personality of the week is Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

As Africa’s first democratically-elected woman president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf led Liberia through reconciliation and recovery following a decade-long civil war and responded to the Ebola Crisis of 2014-2015. She has won international acclaim for the economic, social, and political achievements of her administration, and, in 2011, she was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for her work to empower women.

Recognized as a global leader for women’s empowerment, President Sirleaf has dedicated her efforts to amplify the voice of women and girls in all spheres of life by increasing the representation of women in public service leadership roles in Africa. In 2018, Johnson Sirleaf founded the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development, a premier institution dedicated to advancing and sustaining women’s political and social development on the continent and “to be a catalyst for change across Africa, by heling unleash its most abundant untapped power.

Today, Sirleaf is an influential voice for expanding women’s political participation and involvement in decision-making processes. “Increasingly there is recognition that full gender equity will ensure a stronger economy, a more developed nation, a more peaceful nation. And that is why we must continue to work,” she says.

USE OF ICT TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY IN EDUCATION.

WHAT IS ICT?

ICT “Information and Communication Technologies “refers to technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications. This includes the Internet, wireless networks, cell phones, and other communication mediums. ICT is an umbrella term that includes all technologies for the communication of information. It encompasses: any medium to record information (whether paper, pen, magnetic disk/ tape, optical disks – CD/DVD, flash memory etc.); and also, technology for broadcasting information.

MEANING OF ICT IN EDUCATION.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education is the mode of education that use information and communications technology to support, enhance, and optimize the delivery of information. Worldwide research has shown that ICT can lead to an improved student learning and better teaching methods.

ICTs empower teachers and learners, transforming teaching and learning processes from being highly teacher-dominated to student-centered, and this transformation increased the learning gains for students, creating and allowing for opportunities for learners. An increase in the use of ICT in education with integrating technology to the curriculum has a significant and positive impact on students’ achievements.

Students who are continuously exposed to technology through education has better ‘knowledge’, presentation skills, innovative capabilities, and are ready to take more efforts into learning as compared to their counterparts.

ADVANTAGES OF ICT (INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY) IN EDUCATION.

ICT in education can help the students to compete in the global economy by being part of a skilled workforce and facilitate social mobility by the following advantages:

1. Enhancing learning experiences and providing new sets of skills.
2. Reaching more students with Massive Open Online Courses.
3. Facilitating the training of faculties.
4. Minimizing costs and saving time associated with information delivery and automating regular day-to-day tasks.
5. Improving the administration of institutions to enhance the quality and efficiency of service delivery.

This should be the spirit every Monday. Know that something good will always happen.

Start your Monday with a boost of motivation, your perspective is everything.

Welcome to the month of September.
May you experience the delight of love that will calm all fears away, bring genuine companions and filling each day with a peak of health and abundance of happiness.

EduTrust is dedicating this month to raising awareness on INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AS THE NEW LITERACY.

Happy Birthday, Barr Prisca Ozoilesike. An Esteemed member of EduTrust Foundation Board of Trustee.

We wish you so much happiness on your special day, success in all you do and sincere thanks for your hard work over the years.